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Ororio Weekly Times - Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 3 From Around Home by Roy Forrester This week I'm just going to ramble about as to events that have happened and the tussle one can face with new technology. technology. Over the years the grass cutting job at home has been undertaken through* the use of an electric powered mower. In fact, we have worn out three such mowers over the years. How many years that has been? I'm not sure. You can believe this or not, but down through these many years, never have I cut, even once, the electric cord. The two in use show no taping. It was some two weeks ago that the remaining mower just was not safe enough to charge up to cut grass once more. To make sure I didn't use it again- out in the garbage it went. Of course, with grass ever on the move upwards, there was little time to make arrangements for a replacement. replacement. I arrived home from the Orono Co-op with a gas powered powered mower. Faithfully, I read the book as to its operation, maintenance maintenance and whatever else was required. Check the oil, check the gas and hold the bar back to operate. operate. All went well for the first few outings. No problem, although I did find checking the oil and gas was a new undertaking for grass cutting. While wiping the oil off my hands with each start-up, I did think to myself, "This didn't happen with the electric motors." It came time to cut the grass again and once more through the check points. I pulled the cord and it just would not pull. After a number of tries I thought, "How could this machine be seized up?". No way could I get it, to turn over. My only solution was to take the machine to Wesley Knapp, south Main Street. Being a Friday. I left it at Knapp's to return Saturday afternoon. My first question to Wes was. "Did you get the mower going?" "Your mower is going in fact, it started with the first pull". "What was wrong?" I asked. With a smile, Wes said he really didn't know but it did go with the first pull. "I don't want to take it home only to have it quit on me." I said. With an even a bigger smile Wes said. "It won't, believe me!" It was at this point that I clued in. I wasn't holding the bar back to start the motor and keep it running. I just was not operating an old model electric electric mower. On telling Leroy Myles, our neighbour, the story, he referred to the purchase of a new toaster from Sears. After placing the slice of bread in the toaster the door would not stay shut. After a number of attempts, he called Sears with his problem. problem. The reply, "Did you plug the toaster in?If not, do so." That was all the toaster needed to be energized. It worked. It goes without saying, "everything is not done as it used to be." Hopefully, we just keep learning. Flower Boxes The flower boxes in downtown downtown Orono this year, do display display a new look with creative design and an array of different different plants to those of the old stand bys. It's all part of the work and effort of the Orono Horticultural Society and I understand, the 'Out of the Way Nursery,' on Brown, Road, north/west of Orono. To say the least, they are refreshing. It's up to Downtowners now, to keep them watered. Clarinaton ORTA Hikes By Roy Forrester You are welcomed to take part in the following ORTA hikes. Wednesday, July 10th 2 hours. 3 kins., easy pace along bush and Bluebird trail. Meet 10 a.m. at south parking lot off I-Iwy 35 just before returning to with 115 junction. Opposite Hub Cap fence. Phone Roy Forrester 905-983- 5147. Wed., July 24th - 7 pan. 2 hrs, 4.7 kins, easy pace. Experience the forest as it gets ready for the night. Meet at 7:00 p.m. at the east Long Sault parking lot 1 km. east of Woodley Rd., moderate pace. Rick Patterson 905^623-2184. A new experience. Band Concert The Clarington Concert Band is playing an evening concert Thursday, July 13 commencing at 7 p.m. at the Band Shell on the Orono Library grounds. Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of music. ~ Happenings Thursday, July 11 Backyard Victorian Tea The Gordon's residence, 129 North Street, Newcastle from 1 to 3 p.m. rain or shine. Sandwiches and dessert & entertainment. Tickets $6. Fundraiser for Newcastle Community Church. Friday. July Î2 Orange Parade - in Orono beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 15-19 Orono/Kirby Community Vacation Bible School From 9 to 12 daily at Orono United Church. $ 10/child per week or $25 for 3 or more children in a family. July 20-21 Antique Tractor Show & Games - Doc Ville 816 North Street, Newcastle; Dead Sled Pull Saturday at noon; Parade and games Sunday at 11 a.m.; Wagon Rides, Wild West Town open; Fun for all; Vendors on grounds; Bring lawn chairs. For more info call 905-987-5696. Saturday. July 27 Newcastle Fundraiser Garden Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $5 available at Newcastle Community Hall or 5865 Ochonski Rd., Orono. A fundraiser for Newcastle Horticultural Society. August 15 Orono Horticultural Society Summer Flower & Vegetable Show At Orono United Church, 7:30 p.m. Topic: Demonstration of Japanese Floral Design, Speaker: Atsuko Perkins. \0* X ° US 12 th 0/ V. AV £ si ft Uii; ill ftj* 'SIT *' 4a 4, ■ ! n iS 6 -" j® k !, k -r ,, In, / S'flr'J. featuring... Tride of the ffill flute Band JCendal fife & Drum Band Tride ofTecumseth fife 6 Drum Band Tort Jiope Cegion Tipe Band Oshawa Cegion Tipe Band Cindsay Cegion Tipe Band Friday, July 12, 2002 7:30 p.m. start from Orono Arena Orono, Ontario Highway 115 North from 401 (5 minutes) Parade Route: Arena, north along Centre St. to Main St., then Station St. and back to Arena.